HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-14 Ordinance 4613ORDINANCE NO. 4613
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO TO
AMEND THE 1999-00 MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE AND THE BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-00 TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF
STATE MANDATED FEES FOR OWNERS OF UNALTERED DOGS AND CATS
AND ASSOCIATED INCREASED REVENUE OF $1,750
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article
III of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto, the Council on June 28,
1999 did adopt a budget for fiscal year 1999-00; and
WHEREAS, as of January I, 2000 new state mandated fees are
imposed on owners of unaltered dogs or cats that are impoundedj and
WHEREAS, the fees in the Police Department Animal Services
Division need to be revised to include the new state mandated feesj
and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Fee Schedule needs to be amended to
implement these changes; and
WHEREAS, the fee changes will increase the General Fund Budget
Stabilization Reserve (BSR) by a net $550 in 1999-00. Future year
General Fund ongoing revenue increases are estimated at $5,300 per
year offset by an increase in reimbursements to partner cities,
representing an estimated.net revenue increase of $1,700; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the estimated new revenue in 1999-00 is
attributable to activity from the partner cities (Los Altos, Los
Altos Hills and Mountain View) as specified in the partner cities
contract, which results in a total estimated increased reimbursement
to the partner cities of $1,200; and
WHEREAS, City Council authorization is needed to amend the
1999-00 Municipal Fee Schedule as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. The Municipal Fee Schedule is hereby amended to
reflect the changes shown in Attachment C, which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The sum of One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty
Dollars ($1,750) is hereby appropriated to revenue in the Police
Department in the Animal Services Functional Area.
SECTION 3. The sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars
($1,200) is hereby appropriated to non-salary expenses in the Police
Department in the Animal Services Functional Area for reimbursement
to partner cities.
SECTION 4. These transactions will increase the General Fund
Budget Stabilization Reserve from $19 /155 /139 to $19 /155 /689.
SECTION 5. As specified in Section 2.28.Q80(a) of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code l a two-thirds vote of the City Council is
required to adopt this ordinance.
SECTION 6. The Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby finds
that this is not a proj ect under the California Environmental
Quality Act and l therefore I no environmental impact assessment is
necessary.
SECTION 7. As provided in Section 2.04.350 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code I this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: February 141 2000
AYES: BEECHAM I BURCH I EAKINS I FAZZINO I KLEINBERG I KNISS I LYTLE I
MOSSAR I OJAKIAN
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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B-enior Asst. City Attorney
THIS DOCUMENT IS CERTIFIED TO BE AN
ORDINANCE DULY PASSED BY THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
THERt~i<i-fER POSTED IN T~E COUNCIL
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"I ccr~i!y (or declare) under penalty
of perjury that the foregoing is true
and correct."
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Signature
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